GRE Word List

ENIGMA

something hard to understand or explain

The meaning of the word enigma is something hard to understand or explain.

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WordMeaning
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
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onusburden
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
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fervidvery hot : burning
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
entitybeing